‘Codfather’ settlement means magnate will never fish again

John Sladewski | Standard Times via AP

John Sladewski | Standard Times via AP

Carlos Rafael talks on the phone at Homer's Wharf near his herring boat F/V Voyager in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Oct. 14, 2014. Rafael was sentenced to prison in 2017 after pleading guilty to evading fishing quotas and smuggling profits overseas. The federal government announced Monday it has settled its civil case against Rafael, a fishing magnate known as The Codfather, saying he will never be allowed to return to U.S. fisheries.

Carlos Rafael, based out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was sentenced to prison for shirking fishing quotas and smuggling profits overseas.Sign in or Subscribe to view this content.

The federal government said it has settled its civil case against a fishing magnate known as “The Codfather,” saying he will never be allowed to return to U.S. fisheries.

Carlos Rafael, based out of New Bedford, Massachusetts, was sentenced to prison for shirking fishing quotas and smuggling profits overseas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday its settlement with Rafael and his fishing captains will clear the way for Rafael’s assets, which are embroiled in litigation, to be divested.